Blk Jeez had an unfortunate setback ahead of his in-ring return.
Joe Galli, on behalf of the National Wrestling Alliance, announced that Blk Jeez was shot during an attempted carjacking in Philadelphia on Thursday night. Blk Jeez (Darnell Kittrell) suffered a non-life-threatening injury to his hip as a result.
According to information provided by the NWA, Kittrell has a permit to carry a gun, and he used his legally registered firearm to defend himself and returned fire at the carjackers. The suspects fled the scene of the incident, and local investigators are looking for leads.
Kitrell was taken to a local hospital and is recovering, but his in-ring return at NWA Paranoia on Saturday January 13 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is now on hold. Kitrell had been out of action due to his battle with multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer.
“I was looking forward to making my return this weekend. I would love to make the trip regardless of the soreness and pain that I’m in,” Kitrell said in a statement. “However, my gut tells me to stay home with my family this weekend. I look forward to making my return at the next NWA event. Thank you to everyone for your continued support.”
“We stand by Blk Jeez during this challenging time and wish him a swift recovery. His strength and resilience have inspired us all, and we eagerly await his return to the NWA ring. Our thoughts are with him and his family,” stated NWA President William Patrick Corgan.
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